Up A Level K9

Up A Level K9 Up A Level K9 is a dog training business located in Door County, WI & Anchorage, AK. Helping dogs with basic manners & behavioral issues.

Committed to bridging the gap between human and dog communication through clear lines of communication. Up a Level K9 is a dog training business for any dog breed, age, or size. My goal is to create a mutually beneficial relationship between you and your dog. To achieve this my guiding principles are Timing, Motivation, and Consistency. Check out www.upalevelk9.com for further details of my training philosiphies and packages.

05/19/2026

Benny’s story is one so many reactive dog owners understand.

What looked like aggression was actually anxiety, overstimulation, and a dog who didn’t know how to communicate what he needed. From slipping on icy trails, lunging at every distraction, and feeling completely overwhelmed… to learning structure, calmness, leadership, and trust.

After trying multiple trainers with little success, Katherine found Karen, and everything started to change. Not overnight, not perfectly, but through consistency, communication, and understanding Benny for who he truly is.

This journey wasn’t just about training Benny. It was about rebuilding confidence, creating routines, advocating for safety, and learning how to truly lead and support an anxious dog.

Reactive dogs aren’t “bad dogs.” Sometimes they’re just anxious dogs asking for help the only way they know how.

Have you RSVP'd yet?? Our Graduation Party is NEXT MONTH! If you know you can make it, RSVP here: https://forms.gle/8Zw3...
05/14/2026

Have you RSVP'd yet?? Our Graduation Party is NEXT MONTH!

If you know you can make it, RSVP here: https://forms.gle/8Zw34YyGuTv9GMEF7

Up A Level will be providing all food and drinks, with catering by Papa B’s, along with live music from Jason Pittelkau, Wild Horses, and Janet Planet.

We plan to start at 3:30 pm and go until we run out of food and drinks!

Unfortunately, dogs will not be allowed at the graduation party (we know… we’re bummed too).

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

04/22/2026

Meet Patti, Bryce, and Ryker!

Patti and Bryce adopted Ryker around Christmas and, within a few months, found themselves avoiding walks, car rides, and outings because of her reactivity. Window barking, reacting to other dogs, lunging on leash — it was becoming too much.

After coming across Up A Level K9 online, they enrolled in the Emotional Regulation Class and say the biggest shift has been understanding that Ryker isn't a problem dog, she just needed them to step up as her leaders so she could feel safe enough to relax.

With the tools they've learned, they've already started building that trust and are heading home with a clear plan and realistic expectations. "It's not an overnight fix — just progress, progress, progress."

04/17/2026

Karen got a text no trainer ever wants to get.

Charlie, who she worked with a few years ago, had another incident. His owners felt like they were out of options. As much as they loved him, they didn’t feel like they could safely keep him anymore… and were considering putting him down.

So Karen stepped in.

Charlie has always been a good dog with a lot of fear, especially around people. He’s made progress over the years, but that last 1% has been the hardest part.

Now he’s getting another chance.

This is the start of a new journey—working through his fear, building trust, and seeing what’s really possible for him.

Follow along for updates as Karen works with Charlie and documents the process.

03/28/2026

Most serious dog health issues aren't obvious.

They show up in small ways we ignore.

Dr. Paul breaks down 6 warning signs you shouldn’t brush off—from weight changes to hidden pain.

If something feels off, it probably is.

03/18/2026

Winter Storm Elsa has been a doozy 😵‍💫

Tag us in videos / photos of you with your dogs in this snow! ⛄️

03/17/2026

Meet the Up A Level Team! 👶

Tonight’s pack walk is cancelled due to the incoming weather.BUT to make up for this, we’re going to invite you all to j...
03/13/2026

Tonight’s pack walk is cancelled due to the incoming weather.

BUT to make up for this, we’re going to invite you all to join us for an outing with the current board & train class!

More details to come, stay tuned!

We are blown away by the response… this class is officially FULL! 🎉Karen will be reaching out directly to everyone who e...
03/11/2026

We are blown away by the response… this class is officially FULL! 🎉

Karen will be reaching out directly to everyone who expressed interest with additional details. It’s incredibly encouraging to see how many people in our community are excited to learn more about emotional regulation with their dogs.

This kind of response shows just how needed these tools are, and we’re so grateful to be able to share them with you all.
If you missed this one, don’t worry—more class dates are coming soon. Stay tuned!

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Sturgeon Bay, WI
54235

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+16304641905

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